General Manager Review
at Whitbread plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Hospitality Management
Warrington, UK
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
3.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
General manager of a brewers Fayre restaurant brand for whitbread. Over see the day to day running of the restaurant
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Enjoy the programme however, can be a bit difficult on occasions to complete tasks with being full time & working 48 hours per week.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Better business strategy and how to form a business plan to increase sales.
Helped with my ability to help train and coach team members and duty managers by implementing different training techniques to help with the business
Helped with my ability to help train and coach team members and duty managers by implementing different training techniques to help with the business
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Could be given more time within work to complete atpem course work rather than doing it outside work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Very little support from my ROM but quite a bit from my learning coach
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Average amount
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Helps me to focus on the day to day running of the busibess
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
None
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Whitbread plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Is a good company to work for and does help you progress if you are keen to do so.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Whitbread plc?
Be open minded and willing to learn new things. Go for any training that is offered to you. Meet other peers from other restaurants/hotels to share experiences and knowledge
